How much does a chemist make in Idaho?
$78,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Idaho. That is $37.50 an hour or $6,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $78,000Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.32 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.83 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $85,810 |
| Boise City, ID | $78,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 41. South Carolina | $79,670 |
| 42. Indiana | $78,770 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $78,730 |
| 44. Idaho | $78,000 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $75,570 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $74,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $37.50 ($78,000 a year).
Do chemists make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $78,000 against $91,240 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Idaho rank for chemist pay?
Idaho ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays chemists the most?
Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $85,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.